There are so many ways each of us can live out our values and take care of our community. As UU’s we find courage in one another to work for the liberation of all people.

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Our commitment to love and justice, to inclusive ministry and prophetic action, is deep and life-affirming. We know that we cannot do this work alone. As UUs, we understand that we are part of the interdependent web of all creation. We belong to each other and this knowledge fuels our faithful commitment to unwaveringly fight for justice; to unwaveringly fight for each other.

“Knowledge is not a weapon it’s a tool of liberation.”-Blair Imani



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May we move forward with great care, love, and respect, and may we truly create a land where true freedom may ring for all.

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We are so excited to welcome the Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt as the tenth president of the UUA! Today is officially the first day of her tenure as President.

Rev. Dr. Betancourt's presidency comes with a number of historic firsts – she is the first openly queer person and first woman of color to be elected UUA president. She brings to the role theological depth, a commitment to communal care, and a pledge to continue to organize for justice. She has also expressed an appreciation for the diverse voices and leaders in our community.

We are entering an exciting time for Unitarian Universalism – with Rev. Sofía Betancourt, Ph.D's leadership, we are positioned to move forward in faithful community, in recognition of our shared values and the important work ahead.


Rev. Dr. Betancourt brings to the role theological depth, a commitment to communal care, and a pledge to continue to organize for justice.

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Congratulations to the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson for being the first woman elected to lead the United Church of Christ.

The UUA remains proud of our partnership with UUC on the Our Whole Lives sexuality education curricula and the many congregations who have successfully implemented OWL in their faith communities.

Story credit: Religion News Service


(RNS) — That Thompson is the first woman to lead the denomination may be surprising given the denomination’s progressive stances on women’s rights and many other issues.

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At General Assembly 2023, UUA staff and Board leaders shared this brief video to recognize the joy, care, and courage that Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray brought to her presidency of the UUA, as well as the many accomplishments that she led during her tenure.


At General Assembly 2023, UUA staff and Board leaders shared this brief video to recognize the joy, care, and courage that Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray brought ...

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We send love and care to those whose lives are touched by sadness, by illness, by worry, or by loneliness. May they find comfort, hope, and healing strength in this community and in the larger community.



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Last week we concluded another multiplatform General Assembly. With inspiring speakers and impassioned voices, the election of Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt as UUA President and numerous workshops, there were many opportunities for UUs to build community and connection.

Get details on the votes and the events, as well as a slideshow of wonderful images, in this story from UU World.


From inspiring speakers to impassioned voices, here are the highlights of this year’s multiplatform UUA General Assembly.

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We are deeply disappointed to learn the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled to undermine historic efforts to advance equity through affirmative action in college admissions. As Unitarian Universalists, we know we must be explicit about race and inequity and center the voices of BIPOC people to fully understand and dismantle bias and oppression in our institutions.

We echo the fiery dissent of Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Brown Jackson as they affirm that this opinion “rolls back decades of precedent and momentous progress.”


The Supreme Court says colleges and universities can no longer take race into consideration as a specific basis for granting admission, a landmark decision overturning long-standing precedent that has benefited Black and Latino students in higher education.

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We unequivocally uplift and support all the trans and non-binary people in our lives, our congregations, and communities.

There are many ways that each of us can take action to end transphobia.



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We are proud that Unitarian Universalists are connected to so many historic moments of courage and liberation. As we mark the 54th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, read reflections from LGBTQ elders who came of age during this transformative time.

Get your copy of this award-winning book from UUA publisher Skinner House in our Inspirit book store and your money supports this faith tradition we all love.

https://bit.ly/3NSwZp2



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We appreciate Religion News Service coverage of our discussions at this year’s General Assembly on how our Association navigates and plans to continue implementing its commitment to anti-racism.

Read their coverage of this year’s General Assembly:


(RNS) — Intense discussions at this year’s General Assembly took place as the UUA navigates how to continue implementing its commitment to anti-racism.

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It's on us to stop the rollback of civil, reproductive, voting, LGBTQ and environmental rights - not only for us, but for the next generation. So many people are under attack in this country. As UU’s we are always so proud of our faith traditions that embrace multiple paths through life.

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When Unitarian Universalists come together - whether in person or online - we make a powerful impact. Each year, our annual General Assembly gives us an opportunity to amplify our experience in worship, grow our personal and professional networks, and share our love for one another and for this faith in deeply meaningful ways.

Another GA has come and gone. Last week we concluded our multi-platform General Assembly. Enjoy these photos from various events during GA.

#UUAGA

















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Appreciative of this Religion News Service coverage of our historic election at General Assembly:

"A womanist theologian, ethicist and minister was installed as the tenth president of the Unitarian Universalist Association Sunday afternoon (June 25), following an uncontested election in which she secured 95.5% of the vote. She is both the first openly queer person and first woman of color to lead the faith tradition, and will serve a six-year term. As her tenure begins, Betancourt has named her top three priorities as communal care, collaborative leadership and facing the unknown together. She has also been clear that she views Unitarian Universalism as a living tradition that must creatively respond to the needs of today." https://bit.ly/46ogOr2

Follow President-elect Rev. Sofía Betancourt, Ph.D. on Facebook at https://bit.ly/3r0TYW2.


(RNS) — A womanist theologian, ethicist and minister, the Rev. Sofía Betancourt previously served as interim co-president of the UUA in 2017.

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Starting now! Watch GA 2023 General Session V live online.

Tune in to watch the marking of the end of the Presidency of the Rev. Dr. Susan Frederick-Gray, installation of the new UUA President, and more.

Live stream it here:https://bit.ly/3CLsWos

#UUAGA


Live-streaming video, Sunday, June 25, 2023, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. EDT / 1:30 p.m. CDT / 12:30 p.m. MDT / 11:30 a.m. PDT. No registration required.

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Sunday Morning Worship at #UUAGA starts now! We look forward to worshiping with you.

Watch it live streamed here:


Live-streaming video, June 25, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EDT / 10 CDT / 9 MDT / 8 PDT. No registration required. The largest annual gathering of UUs in worship.

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General Assembly 2023 presidential election results are in. Receiving 95.5% of votes, the Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt is elected President of the Unitarian Universalist Association.

Congratulations, Rev. Dr. Betancourt!

#UUAGA



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General Session 4 at General Assembly 2023 starts now, including final discussion of Article II Amendments, final discussion of business resolution, election results, and more.

Watch it live-streamed here:


Live-streaming video, Saturday, June 24, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. EDT / 1:30 p.m. CDT / 12:30 p.m. MDT / 11:30 a.m. PDT. No registration required.

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On Thursday at General Assembly, UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray shared her final report as leader of our Association and it left many of us a little teary. We’re sharing it with you here in case you missed it or, like us, you want to watch it again.

https://bit.ly/42Yijcu

#SFGLegacy


Video and transcript: "For this is no time to go it alone. We belong to each other. We need each other, and we make each other strong and brave."

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Starting now! Watch Linked Together: Synergy Bridging Service as it is live-streamed from General Assembly 2023.

This service celebrates Bridging, the important transition from youth to young adulthood. Join us in honoring the experience and growth of our youth.


Live-streaming video, Friday, June 23, 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. EDT / 6:30 p.m. CDT / 5:30 p.m. MDT / 4:30 p.m. PDT. No registration required.

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Congratulations to COIC for receiving the 2023 Volunteer Service Award!

https://bit.ly/3pkSxRR



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General Session III at GA 2023 starts now, including Presidential Candidate Forum, discussion of amendments to Article II, discussion of amendments to the business resolution, and more.

Watch it live-streamed here:


Live-streaming video, Friday, June 23, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. EDT / 1:30 p.m. CDT / 12:30 p.m. MDT / 11:30 a.m. PDT. No registration required.

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“Beloved Community helped us stay true to our theological and spiritual imagination as UUs-- centering those most impacted by the pandemic, and those most impacted by injustice.”

#UUAGA



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Starting now, watch the Service of the Living Tradition live-streaming from General Assembly 2023!

The sermon will be delivered by the Rev. Chris Buice. This year's music director is Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout. This service honors fellowshipped and credentialed religious leaders; remembering those who have died, recognizing those who have completed active service, and welcoming those who have received fellowship or credentialed status in the past year.

Livestream here: https://bit.ly/42X1b6R

#UUAGA


Live-streaming video, Thursday, June 22, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. EDT / 6:30 p.m. CDT / 5:30 p.m. MDT / 4:30 p.m. PDT. No registration required.

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General Session II at General Assembly 2023 starts now! Today's agenda includes UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray's president's report, presentation of Article II and discussion of amendments, reflection and more.

Watch it live-streamed here:


Live-streaming video, Thursday, June 22, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. EDT / 1:30 p.m. CDT / 12:30 p.m. MDT / 11:30 a.m. PDT. No registration required.

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Day one of GA is complete, we are excited to see UU’s connecting at #UUAGA 2023.

This week we are all excited to learn in community, hear the stories of ministries across our Association, discuss the future of our faith and worship together.

Don’t forget to tag us in your pictures from your time at GA!







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The Religion News Service profiles our President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray as she nears the end of her term as the first woman elected president of the Unitarian Universalist Association. During this time, she has led Unitarian Universalists to confront issues such as reproductive and LGBTQ rights and voter suppression, all against the tumultuous backdrop of a pandemic, insurrection, racial reckoning and the fall of Roe v. Wade.

Read RNS’s story on the key to our President’s success:


(RNS) — President Susan Frederick-Gray has led the denomination throughout a pandemic, insurrection, racial reckoning and the fall of Roe v. Wade.

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General Assembly 2023 in Pittsburgh, PA starts now! We welcome you to join us from around the world.

Watch the Opening Celebration and General Session I live-streamed here:

https://bit.ly/3JqRxCr

#UUAGA


Live-streaming video, Wednesday, June 21, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. EDT / 6:30 p.m. CDT / 5:30 p.m. MDT / 4:30 p.m. PDT. No registration required.

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Today marks the first day of our annual General Assembly! We are so grateful for our democratic tradition.

This time of year is a reminder that Unitarian Universalists and UU congregations determine the path forward in this faith. Your belief in justice, equity, and compassion and your work building beloved community has brought us to where we are today.

Use the hashtag #UUAGA or tag us in your photos during GA!



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While we celebrate Juneteenth today, may we also reflect on slavery's long legacy and reaffirm our commitments to disrupting and dismantling the capitalist and racist systems of oppression still woven into so many of the institutions we depend on.

Our work continues, today and every day.



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On this #FathersDay please celebrate ALL people who father, nurture, and care for others. We send love to all who celebrate today. 🤍



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Read the official UUA statement applauding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the Haaland vs Brackeen case that upholds the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act.

Our President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray reminds us that “UU's have long supported the efforts by Native and Indigenous peoples to maintain their culture and sovereignty, and we continue to do so today,” “ICWA has been successful in helping to prevent the further erosion of the culture of Indigenous communities. We celebrate this ruling, which preserves this important piece of legislation.”


The Supreme Court’s ruling helps preserve the sovereignty of Indigenous tribes and the rights of Native American children and their families.

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Dive into these three reads just in time for the long weekend.

Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families.

Incantations for Rest by Atena O. Danner is an invitation to slow down and explore every kind of rest, providing sacred space for those exhausted by the demands of a racist, ableist society.

Forged at the intersection of faith and justice, BLUU Notes: An Anthology of Love, Justice, and Liberation is the first publication from Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (BLUU).

Available at https://bit.ly/3ME46t1









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Check out UU World’s quick guide to the speakers, events, and business of this year’s General Assembly.
https://bit.ly/42DFnNj

It's not too late! GA registration is still open.
https://bit.ly/2CQ6l8M


A quick guide to the speakers, events, and business of this year’s Unitarian Universalist Association annual meeting.

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We appreciate and echo President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray's message:

This Pride Month, we pray especially for and with all our trans and nonbinary+ kids and adults and for their families and for the communities supporting them. And we pray for the safety, wellbeing and joy of all of our Pride celebrations. May they give us inspiration and power, knowing we are never turning back!



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Matching Gift Challenge is extended through June 15! Donate today and your gift will be doubled in value. Your support makes our work possible, from supporting UU congregations, communities, and leaders, to advancing UU values in the world—including recent efforts to support trans families, reproductive rights, and more.

https://bit.ly/3IKmmSl



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We echo Tyrel Jackson Williams take on queerness and gender affirming care. He’s right, queerness allows you to create yourself in your own image, outside any arbitrary social constructs or expectations.

Unitarian Universalism is a religion that unapologetically welcomes and celebrates the LGBTQ+ individuals, children and families in our congregations and communities. We will continue to respond to Love's call to build a more just and equitable world where all can thrive.









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Faith enables us to see how fortunate we are, faith energizes us to reach out to others with love and compassion, and faith empowers us to the purpose of making the human condition better.



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On Sunday, June 25, the Rev. Mishra-Marzetti, Senior Minister of First UU Congregation of Ann Arbor, MI will lead thousands of UUs in worship. We are excited to share in worship together again at General Assembly this year and we hope you'll join us!



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In life, and in making a sandwich, we choose what we spread. Now more than ever, it matters that we as UUs choose to spread love.

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An ethic of love lives at the heart of our UU faith. How are we to live? #SFGLegacy reminds us “Let us build with love a solid foundation for the work we do in our families, our faith communities, and our world. May we always enlarge our circle of concern to create inclusive communities of resilience and wholeness, of resistance and courage. May we live the bold, brave, loving theology that lives at the heart of our tradition.”



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As UU's we honor the sacred worth and dignity of every person and we are committed to using the pronouns that people indicate they want to have used. We can all try harder to be mindful about the diversity of gender and identity and address people in ways that make them feel whole and seen.



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Has your congregation reviewed the revised Article II yet? Get involved today - delegates will vote on the revised language at General Assembly. #A2TheConversation

Learn more at https://bit.ly/3GwuF2S


Charge to the Article II Study Commission

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Have you followed us on Instagram yet?



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In honor of #SFGlegacy we are featuring this excerpt from her sermon on the Parable of the Trapeze.



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So many amazing leaders will join us at General Assembly, including best-selling author and Harvard professor of gender, sexuality and African American studies, Dr. Imani Perry. Don't miss this opportunity for connection, learning and worship among thousands of fellow UUs!

Be sure to register for #UUAGA today. https://bit.ly/438ZSCi



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Its never too late to be authentically you.

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Today, June 1st voting for UUA elections open.

For more information on voting: https://bit.ly/3AdED6g



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The UUA is now on Instagram! Look out for more spiritual and heart-centered content focusing on UU connection and relatability as we make a new digital impact on Instagram.



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Now, more than ever, we must find the strength to live our truth unapologetically. We must find the force of will to fight like hell.

May we give strength to each other during this season of #Pride to find joy and continue the work of justice.

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Join the Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt for a conversation in Dallas, TX at the next presidential forum this Saturday.

Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson, from the Election Campaigns Practices Committee, will ask Rev. Betancourt about Governance.

Then Rev. Betancourt will take questions and engage in conversation with the attendees.

Registration in advance is not required, but is helpful. Register online at:https://bit.ly/45BbiRf



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Has your congregation celebrated Flower Communion? Rev. Joshua Berg gathered this wonderful collection of supplementary materials for the "Flower 100" from UUs across our Association.

Check out these resources for your congregation!
https://bit.ly/42ILH73



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UU religious educators are searching for the kind of community events and outreach that will stitch unraveled connections back together and offer families the spiritual support they need to navigate post-shutdown life.

Dayna Edwards, minister of faith formation at Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church in Bethesda, MD has found it effective to lean into community events that were canceled or pared down in recent years, like Cedar Lane’s annual holiday craft day.

Correna Ness, director of religious exploration at the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg, PA worked together with congregants to restructure popular events like an annual auction to make them more multigenerational and financially accessible to all.

We are so grateful for all that lay and credentialed religious educators do to guide and serve our Unitarian Universalist communities.

Read the full article:https://bit.ly/3ATXTWg


In a world altered by the pandemic, religious educators are finding ways to stitch unraveled communities back together.

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Matching Gift Challenge extended through June 15! Donate today and your gift will be doubled in value. Your support makes our work possible, from supporting UU congregations, communities, and leaders, to advancing UU values in the world—including recent efforts to support trans families, reproductive rights, and more.

Donate at https://bit.ly/3IKmmSl



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As President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray's term winds down, we are sharing this heartfelt video of Presidents Susan’s husband and son called "The Most Biased Endorsement," from when she was running for UUA President back in 2017.

The UUA is grateful for the support of President’s family throughout her presidential journey.

https://bit.ly/43vRJYV


Brian and Henry offer a most biased endorsement for Susan Frederick-Gray for UUA President.

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On this 2nd anniversary we lift up and honor the beautiful humanity of George Floyd and the dignity of his life. Our Unitarian Universalist faith compels us to speak the names of George Floyd in remembrance of his life and recognize every Black person who has been harassed, assaulted, or murdered by police.

We must continue to work in solidarity with the Black leaders and organizers who have long been fighting for justice. #justiceforgeorgefloyd #blacklivesmatter #RestInPowerGeorgeFloyd



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As my time as your UUA President winds down, I wanted to share a message reflecting on some of the things I am most proud of and things that have been most challenging during my tenure. I also want to offer my thoughts on and enthusiasm for what is ahead for the UUA in this leadership transition.

I am honored to have served in this role for these last six years and grateful for how UUs have been courageous and bold in these truly challenging and important times.

Watch my full video message on the UUA's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/cWoNriK1yuU

#SFGLegacy

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The UUA Board will host a webinar, "What to Expect at GA 2023," Today, May 22nd at 7 pm ET.

Whether this is your first GA or your 20th, please join the board as they share some important information on the business of Multiplatform GA 2023.

Register now: https://bit.ly/3MiJ1WI



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Looking for ways to engage meaningfully with Unitarian Universalists across our Association in discernment about what's at the heart of our theology?

The UUA Board of Trustees invites all UUs to join an Article II amendment workshop to learn about and discuss the feedback that has been given on the proposal for a new Article II of UUA bylaws.

This Sunday’s meeting on May 21st will focus on the theme of Purpose, Inclusion, Freedom of Belief, and Anything Else that Remains.

Be an active part of our UU living tradition and share your perspective on what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist. Register online at https://bit.ly/3ooX3OF

#A2TheConversation



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Imagine it's 2050 and we've achieved all of our wildest hopes for climate justice...what does it look like? The abolitionist movement imagines a future without police and prisons, drawing on deep convictions, faith, imagination, and hope to do so. The climate justice movement is diverse, vibrant, and equally hopeful: but do we UUs have a vision of what a just climate future is?

Join Side with Love for this radical gathering of thinkers for abolitionist visions of climate justice. Facilitated by Rachel Myslivy, Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt, Dr. Rashid Shaikh, and Antoinette Scully.

To aid with the visioning, this event will incorporate the use of 'rich picture' process to help us imagine our communities in this future. We hope this panel will inspire and ground all of us in the promise of the world we yearn for. Register here:https://bit.ly/3ojfFzw



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This Thursday, the UUA Board of Trustees is hosting its second workshop for discussing Article II Amendment ideas; this one will focus on values and covenant.

The workshops are open to all Unitarian Universalists. Whether or not you submit a suggestion or idea, we encourage you to join us for one or more of these workshops.

Register now for the May 18th workshop: https://bit.ly/42oGvFw



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Trans people are a divine and a beloved part of human family. As Unitarian Universalists, we deeply believe that diversity of sexuality and gender is a gift. We unequivocally uplift and support all the trans and non-binary people in our lives, our congregations, and communities.

There are many ways that each of us can take action to end transphobia.

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There is beauty in both the challenges and opportunities that “mothering” brings. Mothering is not and never will be quantified by one single descriptor.

On this Mother’s Day, please spoil and celebrate ALL people who mother, nurture, and care for others. We send love to all who celebrate today.



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There are people actively fighting against queer and trans parents because they do not want them to live affirming lives and raise happy humans.

We are lifting up artwork by Art by Ebin Lee to celebrate Black mamahood and reproductive justice with #MamasDay2023 by Forward Together.



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Next month, voting opens for the election of the UUA President. Delegates will also cast votes at General Assembly (GA) on the proposal for a revised Article II, which reflects feedback from thousands of Unitarian Universalists. Is your congregation ready to take part? If you are a delegate representing a congregation, are you prepared to vote reflective of your congregation's wishes?

We are here to offer you with information and essential resources to help you in preparing for the presidential election, to participate in discussions about revising Article II of our UUA bylaws, and other business up for a vote. All are invited and encouraged to take part in this historic time in Unitarian Universalism.

Check out our resources:

https://bit.ly/3zuWrdr

https://bit.ly/44PWLRp



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We share this moment of reflection from UU World with you.

Do not fear agitation, for agitation is the rhythm of life itself; to be put into motion, to be stirred.

Do not fear the movements that decenter what you always thought permanent.

Read the full text of this blessing by Tania Márquez: https://bit.ly/3Mg0xfH



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We respond to the call of love because it is our common theological core. It is what can and does motivate us and it illuminates our deepest commitments to each other.



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The UUA Board is hosting three Article II Amendment Idea Workshops. Each workshop now has a theme! This Thursday's workshop will focus on inspirations and ideas related to the six sources.

Tune into the other workshops to experience:
5/18 - Values & Covenant
5/21 - Purpose, Inclusion, Freedom of Belief, etc.

Be part of #A2TheConversation. Registration links may be found here: https://bit.ly/42oGvFw



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The General Assembly 2023 schedule is available! There are many programs and workshops available on-demand for viewing at your convenience before or during GA and you can watch them on the go when you download the Whova app.

A special thanks to the UUA staff and volunteers who make GA more accessible through tech and a flexible multiplatform approach. https://bit.ly/3V22H5e


June 21 – 25, 2023

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We love you just the way you are! 🏳️‍⚧️

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Groundbreaking in its depictions of joy and community, Authentic Selves celebrates trans and nonbinary people and their families in stunning photographs and their own words. Developed in collaboration with PFLAG & Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund.

Get your copy from our bookstore. https://bit.ly/3Zknbqh



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As Unitarian Universalists, we are clear and unequivocal: LGBTQIA+ people are sacred, whole, and divine. We unapologetically welcome LGBTQIA+ people, children and families to our communities.



The recent attacks on transgender people, activists, and their allies in Texas, Montana and across the United States serve as continued evidence of the dangerous escalation by some in political power and their supporters to target transgender and nonbinary+ children and adults. Unitarian Universalists will continue to support and work with the LGBTQIA+ community — and siblings within our congregations and the wider world — to ensure their fundamental rights are protected.



https://bit.ly/44zCaR3


This is about saving people’s lives, liberty, defending people’s bodily autonomy, and the essential right to express identity and live in safety.

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Join the conversation with historians and organizers to understand the social and political context of the Clergy Consultation Service of the 1960s - particularly examining the prominent role of UUs in the 1960s - while learning about similar work that is currently happening in the wake of Dobbs. The online event happens this Tuesday, May 9 at 8pm ET / 4pm PT.

https://bit.ly/429yEeF



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UU religious educators are searching for the kind of community events and outreach that will stitch unraveled connections back together and offer families the spiritual support they need to navigate post-shutdown life.

Dayna Edwards, minister of faith formation at Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Bethesda, MD has found it effective to lean into community events that were canceled or pared down in recent years, like Cedar Lane’s annual holiday craft day.

Correna Ness, director of religious exploration at the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg, PA worked together with congregants to restructure popular events like an annual auction to make them more multigenerational and financially accessible to all.

We are so grateful for all that lay and credentialed religious educators do to guide and serve our Unitarian Universalist communities.

Read the full article:https://bit.ly/3ATXTWg


In a world altered by the pandemic, religious educators are finding ways to stitch unraveled communities back together.

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During the month of May, the UUA Board of Trustees will host three amendment discussion workshops. These rounds of public discussion will inform the way amendments are prioritized for discussion and voting at GA 2023.

The workshops are open to all Unitarian Universalists. Whether or not you submit a suggestion or idea, we encourage you to join us for one or more of these workshops.

Register now for the May 11th workshop: https://bit.ly/422koo4



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In light of all that is happening with the Tennessee legislature, we share a story from April that brings us much hope and joy. In a concert on April 21st in Knoxville, TN, Lizzo filled the stage with drag queens in a glittery protest against the state’s efforts to restrict drag performances in public.

Lizzo believes, “Why would I not come to the people who need to hear this message the most?” “Why would I not create a safe space in Tennessee where we can celebrate drag entertainers and celebrate our differences?”

As Unitarian Universalists, we know we must call out acts of racism and authoritarianism, and we must also uplift those who are actively organizing for justice and equity for all people. We support Lizzo!

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Lizzo filled her stage with drag queens in a concert Friday night in Knoxville, Tennessee, in a glittery protest against the state’s legislation against public drag performances. The Grammy-winning “Juice” singer posted Instagram videos Saturday of her show at Thompson-Boling Arena, including ...

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We are still honoring Earth Day, by continuing to highlight our favorite UU World climate justice issues.

"When we honor and nourish the medicinal ecosystem of food, the soil will moisten and darken. The water will clear and flow. The air will dance and cleanse. If we restore what we have harmed, all will heal and flourish."

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Unitarian Universalists are committed to working to change economic and social systems with a goal of equitable outcomes of life, dignity, and well-being experienced for all. The labor movement is critical to creating and strengthening an economic system that is fair and that addresses the economic injustices we know have been experienced by BIPOC individuals, low wage workers across sectors, and across gender and sexual orientations.

#MayDay #InternationalWorkersDay



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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund UCC Minister for Mental Health and Disabilities, and our Jennica Davis-Hockett UUA Youth Ministry Specialist, will join together for a conversation about youth, mental health, and intersections with Our Whole Lives.

This webinar is open to all. Register today!

https://bit.ly/3HpCubo



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All Unitarian Universalists are invited to submit their ideas for modifications to the proposed changes to Article II. Submit as many suggestions as you’d like!

Suggestions are now posted for public chat discussion, so join us and be part of this essential theological discussion at the heart of our faith tradition.

Please note that submitting a suggestion to this form is only for the purpose of public discussion; it does not count as submitting an amendment that will be voted on at General Assembly. Those submissions will be made in May.#A2TheConversation

Learn more and submit your idea at https://bit.ly/3GwuF2S.



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Unitarian Universalists Rob Spirko, Satya Mamdani, and Rev. Cheryl M. Walker are all members of the Article II Study Commission. In this brief video, they share an overview of their work revising Article II of the UUA bylaws and encourage congregations to review the proposal they created, which reflects feedback from thousands of UUs. https://youtu.be/aU_to3slx08

Has your congregation reviewed the revised Article II yet? Get involved today - delegates will vote on the revised language at General Assembly 2023 in June. #A2TheConversation

Learn more at UUA.org/a2sc


Unitarian Universalists Rob Spirko, Satya Mamdani, and Rev. Cheryl M. Walker are all members of the Article II Study Commission. In this brief video, they sh...

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Join the Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt for a conversation in Evanston, IL at the next presidential forum this Saturday.

Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson, from the Election Campaigns Practices Committee, will ask Rev. Betancourt about theology and ethics, and about credentialing, support, and accountability for religious professionals. Then Rev. Betancourt will take questions and engage in conversation with the attendees.

Registration in advance is not required, but is helpful. Register online at: https://bit.ly/3mr2eN6.



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Today we join together to honor Earth and to recognize how deeply our relationship with Earth and our work for environmental justice is intertwined with ALL of our spiritualities.

“May the celebration of this Earth Day bring us back to the certain knowledge that we belong to each other, to the Earth and to the web of creation itself.”

~ Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray



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Wishing all who celebrate breaking the fast of the holy month of Ramadan, Eid Mubarak. May this time of feasting, generosity, and community be a source of spiritual renewal and resilience.



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“Our goal should be to live life in radical amazement . . . get up in the morning and look at the world in a way that takes nothing for granted. To be spiritual is to be amazed.”–Abraham Joshua Heschel



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In honor of Earth Day, we are continuing to highlight our favorite UU World climate justice issues.

This 2020 documentary tells the story of Juliana v. United States, a landmark piece of climate litigation brought by a determined group of young plaintiffs suing the federal government over climate inaction.

Levi Draheim, a 14-year-old Unitarian Universalist from Florida, is the youngest plaintiff in the case and appears throughout the documentary.

The intimate footage also serves as an impactful reminder—both inspiring and heartbreaking—that these are children who felt compelled to take on this Herculean fight because their government has failed again and again to protect them.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/41rxr27

Add this documentary to your watch list this weekend!



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Our friends at Side with Love have developed a new resource to help Unitarian Universalists and UU congregations live into their values affirming the inherent worth and dignity of all people and taking action to oppose legislation that dehumanizes the LGBTQIA+ community.

With guidance for writing effective letters to the editor and letters to government officials, this new toolkit can help make an impact by amplifying the truth that the majority of Americans oppose legislation limiting the rights of transgender people and support nondiscrimination protections for the LGBTQ+ community.

We can all do something. Join us in taking action today: https://bit.ly/3nsh2va


Reactionary Right-wing groups and individuals are deliberately intimidating, criminalizing,  and inciting hate against transgender people and their families, leading to fear, physical attacks, and even suicides. Nearly 400 state bills around the country and some federal bills have been introduced i...

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To mark Earth Day, join the Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth tomorrow, April 20th at 8pm EST in meditation, song, and stories to honor nature’s elements and become Active for Earthcare – a call to engage in the face of the climate crisis. This worship structure may be a bit different from what you are used to — lean into it and enjoy the journey!

Sign up today:https://bit.ly/3LeQLKm


2023 Virtual Worship Resources for Earth Day & Spring for Change As part of Spring for Change: A Season of Sacred Activism this year, Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth is producing a robust and beautiful virtual worship service for viewing online on Earth Day, or using in full or in part by....

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In the fall of 1981, Rev. Diane Miller a young mother , was serving as a new minister, when she was asked to join a committee to examine the Unitarian Universalist Association Principles and Purposes as stated in Article II of the bylaws.

While the current Principles and Sources are cherished by many, Miller wants UUs to understand that they are neither sacred nor mystical texts. “They were not given on tablets on a mountaintop. They emerged from a small group of dedicated UUs in living memory, with tremendous input from UU church members, church leaders, congregational meetings, and clergy,” she says. “How glad I am to see these core statements and values being widely examined once again!”

“This is participatory theology. It is inclusive and alive. I am hopeful that we will, together, forge a new statement for these times.”

Read Rev. Diane Miller’s full story: https://bit.ly/41g8ypC


‘This is participatory theology. It is inclusive and alive. I am hopeful that we will, together, forge a new statement for these times.’

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As Unitarian Universalists, we are called to consistently and courageously confront systems of oppression and work toward creating what our nation has yet to achieve: a multiracial democracy that honors the worth and dignity of us all.

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General Assembly isn't just the place where we engage in our democratic process, but where UUs from all over the country - and across the globe - can fully engage in what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist.

There's something here for you. Join us June 21 - 25, 2023 online or in-person in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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This is "General Assembly 2022 Week in Review" by Unitarian Universalist Assoc. on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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There are many ways that each of us can take action to end transphobia and organize in opposition to the growing white nationalist Christian movement in the U.S.

Get your congregation involved today: https://bit.ly/3zmZB1W



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In honor of Earth Day coming up this month, the UUA will be highlighting 4 UU World stories to share on our platforms each week of April.

The Fall/Winter issue of UU World was dedicated to climate justice topics. Our first feature is “Climate Change Is a Public Health Crisis” by Rachel Myslivy.

“Environmental degradation is exacerbating existing inequities; we have a moral obligation to center solutions on those most impacted.

How can UUs respond? Sometimes the best thing to do is slow down and reflect before jumping into an action without centering those most impacted. Examine your community. How has systemic oppression been locked in for people of color? Was yours a sundown town or county? Which neighborhoods were redlined? What treaties were violated when your community was established? Whose land are you on? How have immigrant communities been treated? Go as far back as you can, then scan up to modern times. Consider: in the event of a climate disaster, which of your neighbors might lose their homes?”

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3MCpVg3



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We know that congregations will hold flower ceremonies throughout this time of year and as the centennial of this beloved ritual approaches, WorshipWeb has new video resources to offer.

These videos will provide insight into the history of the flower ceremony, the ongoing Czech traditions and practices of the flower ceremony, and reflections about the relationship between Rev. Čapek's memory and the modern flower ceremony and a offering a blessing of flowers in both Czech and English.

For full access to all videos and other resources on the Flower Ceremony here:https://bit.ly/3JpBe8e



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#A2TheConversation Throughout the month of April, all Unitarian Universalists are invited to submit their ideas for modifications to the proposed changes to Article II. Submit as many suggestions as you’d like!

After April 15, suggestions will be posted for public chat discussion, so join us and be part of this essential theological discussion at the heart of our faith tradition.

Please note that submitting a suggestion to this form is only for the purpose of public discussion; it does not count as submitting an amendment that will be voted on at General Assembly. Those submissions will be made in May.

Learn more and submit your idea at https://bit.ly/3GwuF2S.



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Join the Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt for a conversation about the UUA, her priorities and yours, and get to know the sole candidate for UUA President. Moderated by an Election Campaign Practices Committee member, with opportunities for questions and conversation in person and online.

There is no deadline to register. The forum will be in three parts. Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson, from the ECPC, will ask Rev. Dr. Bettencourt about theology and ethics, and about credentialing, support, and accountability for religious professionals. There will then be questions from in-person and on-line attendees. Finally, Rev. Dr. Bettencourt will ask questions to and engage in conversation with the attendees.

Register today:https://bit.ly/3mr2eN6



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We’re so proud of First Unitarian Church of Memphis, Church of the River for inviting TN Rep. Justin Pearson to preach last Sunday. What an amazing way to live out UU values! #TennesseeThree

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"The word that I have on my heart is 'resurrection is a promised prophecy to a persecuted people,'" Pearson said during his sermon.

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#A2TheConversation Throughout the month of April, all Unitarian Universalists are invited to submit their ideas for modifications to the proposed changes to Article II. Submit as many suggestions as you’d like!

After April 15, suggestions will be posted for public chat discussion, so join us and be part of this essential theological discussion at the heart of our faith tradition.

Please note that submitting a suggestion to this form is only for the purpose of public discussion; it does not count as submitting an amendment that will be voted on at General Assembly. Those submissions will be made in May.

Learn more and submit your idea at https://bit.ly/3GwuF2S.



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